Nasal surface anatomy (diagram)

Case contributed by Brian Gilcrease-Garcia
Diagnosis not applicable
Diagram

Diagram of nasal surface anatomy.

  • a - glabella
  • b - nasal root
  • c - nasal dorsum
  • d - nasal apex
  • e - columella
  • f - anterior nares
  • g - ala
  • h - alar groove
  • i - philtrum

Case Discussion

Please note this image is derived from a CT volumetric reconstruction, that has been extensively modified so as not to resemble the original subject.

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